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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.22, 965.34 and 506.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.22, 965.34 and 506.70 is: 759.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.22 : 965.34 = 506.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.22/965.34 = 506.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.22x = 965.34 × 506.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.22x = 489,137.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,137.78/644.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.27

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